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Teachers federation warns of educator burnout

The Texas American Federation of Teachers released survey results Monday that indicate pandemic pressures may drive employees away from the schools they work at...

Bobcats 3-point barrage secures second place in district

EDINBURG — The Edinburg High Bobcats have made it no secret they like to let it fly from 3-point range. This season, the Bobcats have...

Villalobos: McAllen’s growth signals rebound from pandemic struggles

In his first state of the city address as mayor, Javier Villalobos touted McAllen's rebound from the struggles caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...

Harlingen leaders call for investment review

HARLINGEN — Some Harlingen city commissioners are pushing to launch a review of the city’s investment policy and its investments. During a special meeting Thursday,...

Hidalgo County tests retrofitted voting machines ahead of primaries

EDINBURG — Seven voting machines were displayed at the Hidalgo County Elections Training Annex in Edinburg on Tuesday, ready to undergo testing in preparation...

Hidalgo County plans to move its Elections Department

Hidalgo County Commissioners took action Tuesday afternoon that indicates a new Elections Department building is underway. The court appropriated $50,000 to fund preliminary design services...

13 pounds of meth found inside fire extinguishers at Hidalgo port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on Sunday discovered a little more than 13 pounds of methamphetamine inside two fire extinguishers. CBP found the alleged...

McAllen police arrest man accused of assaulting jogger

McAllen police have apprehended a person of interest who is believed to have assaulted a woman who was going for a run. Lt. Joel Morales...

Capital murder suspect who fled arrested in Alabama

The Elsa Police Department announced that federal and state law enforcement officials in Alabama have arrested a 20-year-old man wanted here on warrants for...

Trial set for first suspect accused in 6-year-old’s drive-by killing

A trial date has been scheduled for the first of four men accused in the fatal drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old in rural...